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Worker Safety Hazards of Data Center Construction

By Guy Burdick, Contributing Writer Mar 19, 2026 Data Centers

Updated: Mar 19, 2026

Building new data centers is a large, complex project involving numerous subcontractors and trades. There are also numerous hazards on a data center worksite, which can include falls from heights; heat stress; struck-by hazards; contact with equipment; caught-in hazards; electrical hazards, including arc flash, electric shock, and electrocution; respirable silica dust; occupational noise; and musculoskeletal […]

How Facilities Managers Can Maintain a Safe Workplace

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Jun 21, 2023 Building Controls

Updated: Jun 21, 2023

While many people think keeping facilities safe is solely dependent on security access control measures like biometrics, keycards, and other electronic locks, nothing could be further from the truth. Lesley Groff, Senior Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds at UGI Utilities Inc., recently spoke during the Facilities Management Advisor webinar “The Facility Manager’s Role in Maintaining […]